Vasiliy Lomachenko Is Focused On His Crowning Achievement
By Daddy: He’s a two-time Olympic gold medalist, held a number of titles in three weight-classes, and now Vasiliy “Hello-Tech” Lomachenko is one step away from his crowning achievement, as he’s scheduled to step contained in the ring on Might twentieth to problem the reigning, defending, undisputed light-weight champion, Devin Haney.
Lomachenko is a high-level boxer who has pace, distinctive footwork, and he’s an professional at creating angles. When he steps contained in the squared circle he routinely downloads the information, and makes all the mandatory changes required for him to achieve success.
The Ukrainian boxer is a superior ring technician who’s a grasp at systematically breaking down his opponents. Lomachenko faces a special kind of problem on Might twentieth as a result of, for the primary time in his skilled profession, Loma will face a person who’s his equal with regard to technical expertise and ring IQ.
Devin “The Dream” Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) is the present undisputed light-weight champion, and that standing equates to him being the official prime fighter within the 135-pound division. Haney is the proprietor of all the {hardware} within the light-weight division, and Lomachenko desires what Haney’s acquired.
After compiling an novice document of 396-1, Lomachenko grew to become the WBO featherweight champion in solely his third skilled combat again in June 2014. Loma would go on to change into a unified champion, however his final profession purpose is undisputed.
The 35-year-old Ukrainian boxer is conscious of the truth that time stands nonetheless for nobody, and Might twentieth might be his ultimate alternative with regard to successful the undisputed crown. Going into the bout, Loma is aware of the percentages are stacked towards him, and he’s unbothered as a result of he assumed he could be in that place.
“No, I’m not stunned. I perceive why persons are speaking concerning the underdog from my aspect. I don’t care. I simply need to show who I’m,” Lomachenko mentioned whereas addressing the media at a latest press convention.
The 24-year-old Devin Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) holds benefits in youth, attain, and measurement. The reigning undisputed light-weight champion has distinctive ring intelligence, and he’s additionally the proprietor of probably the greatest jabs in boxing.
The Haney jab is a software that the undisputed champ makes use of to regulate the vary, dictate the tempo of the combat, and arrange his crisp one-two mixture. Most individuals communicate extremely of the Haney jab, however Vasiliy Lomachenko has elected to take the downplay strategy.
“It’s the identical like Ryan Garcia has the left hook, it doesn’t work with a man who is aware of boxing, however it’s the identical. We perceive it. We all know it.” Lomachenko went on to state, “If about his jab, then I find out about his jab too.”
Vasiliy Lomachenko was approaching his final purpose again in 2020, however sadly, he misplaced by unanimous choice to Teofimo Lopez. Two years later, he was supplied the chance to combat the WBA, IBF, WBO champion George Kambosos Jr, however he withdrew from the combat because of the warfare in his native Ukraine.
Loma believes that the game of boxing has too many belts and every division ought to solely have one champion. That notion is the driving pressure behind him wanting to realize his purpose of successful the undisputed crown.
“You set a purpose in your life; it is advisable to take it. Should you can’t do that from the primary time, you’ll be able to attempt to do that from the second time, and once more, and once more, however it is advisable to take your purpose, your dream. That is what I attempt to do, and if I take it, I’ll be very pleased and grateful.”
Vasiliy Lomachenko (17-2, 11KOs) is an especially achieved fighter who has one main merchandise left on his guidelines. On Saturday, Might twentieth, on the MGM Grand Backyard Area, reside on ESPN+ PPV, Loma will step contained in the ring to take part within the final chess match, and if he’s profitable, will probably be a dream come true.